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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.89, 970.38 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.89, 970.38 and 184.78 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.89 : 970.38 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.89/970.38 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.89x = 970.38 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.89x = 179,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,308.03/646.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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